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Momentum is a blog that captures and reflects the moment we find ourselves in, one where rampant anti-Black racism is leading to violence, trauma, protest, reflection, sorrow, and more. Momentum doesn’t look away when the news cycle shifts.

Welcome to Momentum

Welcome to Momentum

A new Medium blog about the fight against anti-Black racism
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Momentum Blog Team
Jun 11, 2020
Biking the Juneteenth Freedom Trail

Biking the Juneteenth Freedom Trail

Texas freedmen walked away from plantation owners at the end of slavery
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Momentum Blog Team
Jun 22, 2021
Juneteenth: A Photo Exploration In Three Cities

Juneteenth: A Photo Exploration In Three Cities

Momentum traveled to Detroit, Durham and Birmingham to document the holiday commemorating the slow end of slavery.
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Momentum Blog Team
Jun 21, 2021
What Juneteenth Means to Me, a Cuban American

What Juneteenth Means to Me, a Cuban American

There’s a lot to be said about anti-Blackness in the Cuban American community, but we’re not all like that.
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Arturo Dominguez
Jun 18, 2023
Just Another Day Being Black In A White Space

Just Another Day Being Black In A White Space

No matter where we go, Black people will undoubtedly be reminded just how unwanted we are.
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G Correia
Jul 9, 2024
Black Communities Are Hotter. And That’s Because of Systemic Racism

Black Communities Are Hotter. And That’s Because of Systemic Racism

An analysis of the way institutional racism impacts heat exposure
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Dr. Allison Wiltz
Jul 7, 2024
Black Texas Student & Family Continues To Fight Hair Suspension

Black Texas Student & Family Continues To Fight Hair Suspension

The 18-year-old has been repeatedly disciplined regarding his locs. School drops full-page ad defending their decision.
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Quintessa L. Williams
Jan 23, 2024
They’re Coming to Take Black Jobs

They’re Coming to Take Black Jobs

The racism of Trump’s Black jobs comment
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Jeffrey Kass
Jun 29, 2024
Even Mexico Chose a Woman President Before the U.S.

Even Mexico Chose a Woman President Before the U.S.

America can learn from the rest of the world
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Jeffrey Kass
Jun 19, 2024
How We Remember Our Past Determines Our Future

How We Remember Our Past Determines Our Future

Historical memory is far more than an academic exercise
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Tim Wise
Jan 25, 2022
Rustin, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Revival of Black Queer History

Rustin, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Revival of Black Queer History

Exploring the Legacy of Academics, Artists, and Activists Queering Art, History, and Media
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Faithe J Day
Feb 1, 2024
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